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Chili Lime Spiced Nuts

Spiced Nuts are delicious snacks, and they also make great gifts. Edible, homemade gifts are always universally welcomed. I love to have these spicy snacks on hand to put out when there is a party or gathering. They're perfect as a coffee table offering with cocktails or wine & cheese. Nibbling on nuts will help stave off your guests hunger while you finish cooking dinner. Just be sure to find out if there are any allergies when gifting, or serving nuts, of course.

Chili Lime Spiced Nuts

Nuts Are Good For You

Nuts are excellent sources of protein, heart healthy fat, fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. People who eat nuts live longer. Check out this cute, quick video about Nut Consumption and Mortality published by the New England Journal of Medicine. Of course, there are other factors that were measured in the study, so let's just say, that eating nuts is a good addition to an already healthy, active lifestyle. The potential for a longer life, though, is one good reason for giving nuts to the people you love as holiday or hostess gifts.

Spiced Nuts are Delicious

Nobody needs a reason to eat nuts, however. They are a perfect snack. These Chili Lime Spiced Nuts are delicious and festive. And best of all, they are crazy easy to make. It will only take a couple of minutes to toss the ingredients together.

What kind of Nuts to Use

You can use any combination of nuts, peanuts, cashews, almonds, pecans, Brazil, etc. Although nuts can be expensive, if you buy them at a bulk store, it's much more affordable. Using a higher proportion of peanuts, (which are not really nuts, but legumes) will also make your mix less expensive. Try to use raw, unsalted nuts, so that you can control the amount of oil and salt yourself.

Storing Nuts

Nuts have a high oil content, so they can turn rancid if left at room temperature for two long. They're best kept stored in airtight containers in the fridge, where they will keep for up to 6 months.

In a bowl, combine all ingredients and stir to coat nuts with seasonings

Spread seasoned nuts evenly on baking sheet in a single layer.

Bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Pack into mason jars and store in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts

Chili Lime Spiced Nuts

Amount Per Serving (2 tbsp)

Calories 113Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Sodium 164mg7%

Potassium 133mg4%

Total Carbohydrates 5g2%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A7.8%

Vitamin C0.3%

Calcium1.7%

Iron5.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Chili Lime Spiced Nuts

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